Chapter 221 Is there any way to alleviate this?
Time flies like an arrow.
Since Du Qian and Zhong Suisui returned from the film set, Du Qian has become increasingly quiet.
With the project with Professor Sun and his team entering the final stages, Du Qian also had some free time.
He spends most of his time quietly in his paintings, and he almost never appears unless Professor Sun and his colleagues come to his door.
Even when Zhong Suisui went to find him, Du Qian only responded with a few gentle words.
His condition,
As the project progresses, our capabilities become increasingly limited, but they have not yet reached the point of dissipation.
Inside the shop, Zhong Wan still had the ability to hold onto his last shred of obsession.
Just wait a little longer, until the book is published, until the film is released.
He may also live on forever.
Until one quiet afternoon,
As Zhong Wan lay in the rocking chair, leisurely basking in the sunlight and painting, Du Qian's phantom image reappeared on its own initiative.
He stood quietly in front of Zhong Wan, his figure thin and indistinct, his voice weak yet clear: "Excuse me."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan looked up and, seeing his current state, her heart sank: "Mr. Du..."
She stared at Du Qian's fading figure, hesitant to speak, but her mind raced with questions: "Sui Sui, look! Why is Mr. Du's figure fading again?! It's almost disappearing, what's going on?!"
Upon hearing this, Zhong Suisui instantly appeared beside Zhong Wan, and remained silent for a moment while looking at Du Qian's illusory figure.
Then she sighed softly and replied in her heart, "Mom, Qingshan Wu Hui's mission is now 90% complete. Mr. Du's core obsession is almost fulfilled, and Professor Sun and his team's work is nearing completion. The obsession that sustains him is slowly crumbling..."
Zhong Suisui paused for a moment, then concluded, "That's why his ghostly obsession has become what it is now; it's a natural phenomenon as the mission is about to be successfully completed."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan's heart tightened, and she quickly asked in her mind, "Is there any way to alleviate it or to nourish it with yin energy like before?"
"If we just persevere a little longer, and wait for the film to be released, perhaps our obsession can last forever?"
It's useless now.
Zhong Suisui's voice carried a hint of helplessness: "The previous nurturing was because his obsession hadn't faded, like adding fuel to a still-burning fire. But now that his obsession is gone, it's like a lamp running out of oil; naturally, there's no more hope."
This is liberation, this is fulfillment; clinging on would only be torture.
Zhong Wan looked at Du Qian and remained silent for a moment.
Professor Sun and his team haven't finished their work yet, but Mr. Du's obsession has already been resolved?
So, if we could put their work on hold...
[It's useless. Mr. Du's obsession is simply that someone can know that true history, and that his records haven't been wasted.]
Professor Sun and his team have already discussed that period of history with him, recorded and organized it, and have even found fragments of his handwritten notes.
Even with his mother's help at the store, which could buy him some time, Mr. Du's obsession would ultimately prevail...
At this point, Zhong Suisui sighed. "Besides, Mr. Du also wants to leave..."
"Want to leave?"
After hearing the words in her mind, Zhong Wan looked at Du Qian in disbelief: "Mr. Du, where do you want to go?"
Upon hearing this, Du Qian's illusory figure was taken aback, then looked at Zhong Wan and smiled with relief.
He turned to look out the window, gazing at the azure sky.
"Madam Lin, I, Du, would like to go and take another look."
Go back to that familiar building, see the people working hard, and go back to the place where he first woke up.
He could clearly feel his energy dissipating.
But he felt no fear whatsoever; instead, he felt a sense of relief that his obsession had been resolved.
Zhong Wan instantly understood what he meant. Last time, it was because he said he wanted to go and see that the ghost and the cat appeared in an instant.
But now, looking at his pale, ethereal figure, Zhong Wan hesitated.
Looking at Du Qian, she couldn't help but say anxiously, "Mr. Du, why don't we wait a little longer? We can wait until the script is finished and the film is released. Perhaps then, you can live on in another way."
Upon hearing this, Du Qian slowly turned his head to look at Zhong Wan, his gaze kind and calm, carrying an open-mindedness that seemed to have seen through everything.
He looked at Zhong Wan's worried face, smiled and shook his head: "Mrs. Lin, I appreciate your kindness."
"History has been recorded, the truth has been passed down, and Du... has fulfilled his wish and has no more regrets."
He slowly raised his hand and gently placed it on his chest.
There, on his drawing paper, was the picture of his daughter that Zhong Wan had drawn for him.
His gaze was gentle, and his voice was ethereal yet filled with boundless satisfaction: "My little girl has also tasted the sweetness of the world and is no longer suffering from hunger and cold."
"Du has no more worries in his heart."
He didn't know if he would ever have the chance to see his family again, but he knew he should go back to where he belonged.
What if they're still waiting for him...
Du Qian's lips curled slightly as he slowly raised his head to look at the beautiful scenery outside the window: "It is already a blessing from heaven that I, Du, have been able to witness even a fraction of this magnificent sight."
"There's no need to waste any more energy on Mr. Du. Keeping him alive would only make things worse."
"Besides, my family has been waiting for me for a long time..."
His words carried a sense of detachment and a longing for his family.
Zhong Wan didn't know if he would ever have the chance to reunite with his family, but she could see the determination in his eyes.
In an instant, all the words of pleading stuck in my throat.
She understood that for Du Qian, going along with his wishes was the only satisfactory ending.
Forcing him to stay might truly be a form of constraint for him.
Zhong Wan's nose suddenly felt a little sore again. She tried to suppress the sadness and looked at Du Qian's illusory figure, nodding solemnly: "Okay, Mr. Du, I will personally take you there."
"Thank you for your trouble, Madam Lin."
As soon as he finished speaking, Du Qian's phantom disappeared again, and wisps of black energy slowly returned to the painting.
Zhong Wan immediately got up, quickly tidied herself up, and carrying her bag, went to Du Qian's room.
Looking at the painting hanging on the wall, she walked over.
"Mr. Du, let's go."
Du Qian neither spoke nor appeared.
The figure in the painting had a smile on his face, but his eyes were still lowered as he quietly looked at his chest.
Zhong Wan didn't disturb them any further. She carefully took down the painting and gently rolled up the scroll.
Zhong Suisui nestled quietly on her shoulder.
And so, Zhong Wan, carrying the painting and the cat, walked out of the general store.
She had just closed the door when she turned around and saw Su Mu standing not far away.
Zhong Wan smiled and walked over: "Let's go, come with me to the film set."
Su Mu nodded quietly in agreement without asking any further questions.
Zhong Wan knew that her movements couldn't be kept from Su Mu and the others, and there was no need to hide them.
So I told her the truth while she was packing her things.
They were informed that Mr. Du wanted to visit the film set's base...
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